Pitter-patter — Pit ter pat ter, n. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Pitter Patter — is a song written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine for the American pop band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1978 album M.I.U. Album . Details * Written by: Brian Wilson/Mike Love/Al Jardine * Album: M.I.U. Album * Time: 3 min… … Wikipedia

pitter-patter — adverb go pitter patter to make a sound consisting of many quick light beats or sounds: Anna s heart went pitter patter as she opened the letter. pitter patter noun (singular): the pitter patter of rain on the roof … Longman dictionary of contemporary English

pitter-patter — UK [ˈpɪtə(r) ˌpætə(r)] / US [ˈpɪtər ˌpætər] noun [singular] a sound like the sound of rain falling on a hard surface the pitter patter of birds on the roof Derived word: pitter patter UK / US adverb … English dictionary

pitter-patter — /pit euhr pat euhr/, n. 1. the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps, as of rain, footsteps, etc. v.i. 2. to produce or move with this sound: She pitter pattered along the hallway. adv. 3. with such a sound: to run pitter patter… … Universalium

pitter-patter — pit|ter pat|ter [ pıtər ,pætər ] noun singular a sound like the sound of rain falling on a hard surface: the pitter patter of birds on the roof ╾ pit|ter pat|ter adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English